Wage: $33-$35 per hour.

Nch’ḵaỷ Development Corporation (NDC) was established in 2018 as the economic development arm of the Squamish Nation – Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw. Nch’ḵaỷ’s mandate is to develop, manage, and own the active businesses of the Nation and was created to allow for the separation of business and politics within the Squamish Nation. Our mission is to generate wealth and prosperity from economic opportunities for current and future generations of the Squamish Nation.

JOINING OUR TEAM

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is a Temporary Full-Time position based at Nch’ḵaỷ’s Head Office. Our Head Office is in West Vancouver, BC on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Sḵw̱xwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and its people. You will be working towards generating wealth and prosperity for the people of the Squamish Nation.  You will be working with a supportive team. You will have the opportunity for continuous learning, development, and growth within your job and career.

We offer our Team Members generous benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture. We are looking for Team Members who align with our values, Squamish Nation values – Úxwumixw (Community), Stélmexw (Collective), Nexwníw (Pride), Wenáxws (Empowerment, Respecting Others), Siyám̓ in (Leadership, Everyone has a role to play), Snew̓íyelh (Culture, Tradition, Resilience, Foundation, Teachings, Knowledge).

Scope of the Position

Reporting to the Finance Lead and collaborating with the Human Resources Department, the Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing hourly and salaried pay cycles in a timely and accurate manner and reporting on benefits and pension plans for our group of entities. This position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of payroll processes, while maintaining a high level of service and handling any payroll-related issues with professionalism.

Duties, Responsibilities, Authority, and Accountabilities Payroll

Payroll

• Process bi-weekly payroll for Nch’ḵaỷ and its subsidiary entities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records for all employees, ensuring deductions, benefits and tax filings are correct.
• Perform period-end and year-end duties including reconciliations in a timely manner.
• Review employer contributions to statutory programs like the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Employment Insurance (EI), ensuring they match recorded expenses. 
• Prepare tax forms, ROEs, remittances and other payroll related forms when required.
• Proactively identify and resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. 
• Calculate and audit leave balances such as vacation, sick leave, personal leave.
• Provide in depth analysis to support decision making.
• Identify any areas of improvement within the payroll process and support the implementation of new payroll processes and systems that align with Nch’ḵaỷ’s policies and values.
• Ensure statutory holiday entitlements and related termination pay is in compliance
• Stay up-to date on Canadian payroll legislation and best practices.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the benefits and payroll services are delivered at best practice standards.

Reconcile and post payroll journal entries including those related to Pension and Benefits.

Communication

• Maintain accurate communication with external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other departments, managers, supervisors and peers.
• Resolve team member queries and support them with their payroll and benefits needs.
• Respond promptly to employe inquiries regarding payroll, benefits or taxes matters.

Other

• Perform other duties as required,
• Adheres to and promotes Nch’ḵaỷ’s six Guiding Principles (Leadership, Trust, Respect, Wisdom, Competence, and Passion).

Reporting Responsibilities and Authorities from Supervisor

• Reports to the Finance Lead and collaborates with the HR Department

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Relevant Post-Secondary Education in Accounting, and/or Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification is an asset.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role performing the tasks and duties outlined in this job description.
• Experience with full cycle payroll preferred.
• Experience using payroll systems and software (e.g. UKG Pro and WFM)
• Experience with benefits administration and third-party providers relations and communication.
• Advanced knowledge of Office 365 applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience working in a First Nations organization or environment is preferred.
• Professional, adaptable communication style with strong people skills and the ability to influence others and lead by positive example. 
• High attention to detail
• High level of emotional intelligence, patience, and integrity. 
• Maintains composure in high-pressure situations. 
• Able to communicate complex information to stakeholders in a meaningful way. 
• Resourceful and organized with excellent time management abilities. 
• Able to deliver challenging information tactfully and diplomatically when needed. Acts ethically and manages sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Collaborative with a positive, approachable attitude. 
• Experience with strategic planning, change management, and project management.

Special Requirements

• Sign Nch’ḵaỷ Confidentiality Agreement,
• Willing to work additional hours as required.

Working Conditions

• Office work (prolong sitting, lifting boxes X lbs.).